Alitalia board designates Silvano Cassano as CEO of 'new Alitalia'
Reuters
Published Sep 05, 2014 03:05PM ET
Alitalia board designates Silvano Cassano as CEO of 'new Alitalia'
MILAN (Reuters) - Italian airline Alitalia said on Friday it had designated Silvano Cassano as CEO of the new company that will be formed when its tie-up with Abu Dhabi-based carrier Etihad is completed.
Etihad agreed last month to buy 49 percent of loss-making Alitalia in a 1.76 billion euro ($2.28 billion) rescue plan, giving it access to Europe's fourth-largest travel market and 25 million passengers.
Cassano, who has more than 35 years of experience in senior management roles, will take up the position immediately after the closing of the deal, Alitalia said in a statement.
The agreement will be closed after obtaining approval by regulators. A person familiar with the matter said on Tuesday EU regulatory clearance is expected by the end of the year.
Cassano has served as Chairman and CEO of Italian shipping company Grandi Navi Veloci, CEO of fashion company Benetton Group, and CEO of Fiat Auto Financial and Consumer Services.
(Reporting by Danilo Masoni; Editing by Michael Urquhart)
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